Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

Nearby Water Temperatures

Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI (32.8 mi)
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Manistee River, Grayling, MI (50.6 mi)
Lake Huron, Bois Blanc Island, MI (52.5 mi)
Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (54.4 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (57.6 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (62.7 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (63.5 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (69.5 mi)
Lake Huron, De Tour Village, MI (70.3 mi)
Manistee River, Mesick, MI (73.3 mi)
St. Marys River, Barbeau, MI (73.4 mi)
St. Marys River, Barbeau, MI (74 mi)
Manistee River, Mesick, MI (80.5 mi)
Au Sable River, Curran, MI (82 mi)

Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

12.4°F
Light snow
Light snow
-4.3°F
17.2°F
72%
WSW 16.6 mph
22.6 mph
-2.7°F
13°F
0 in
100%
6 mi
1020 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Tue
H: 18°F
L: 11°F
Moderate snow
Wed
H: 21°F
L: 18°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Thu
H: 20°F
L: 8°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 5°F
L: 2°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 11°F
L: 4°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.15 μg/m3
PM10: 3.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 9:25 AM
Moon Transit: 2:26 PM
Moonset: 7:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
8:55 AM - 10:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 20 at 11:44AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 3:00 PM

The combination of light lake effect snow showers and blowing snow are resulting in pockets of significantly reduced visibility across parts of northwest and north-central lower Michigan. Motorists are urged to use caution if traveling. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination, leave plenty of distance between you and the car in front of you, and remember to take it slow in ice and snow!


Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
18°F
10.9°F
14.7°F
79%
0.07 in
78%
74%
17.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.15 μg/m3
PM10: 2.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 9:25 AM
Moon Transit: 2:26 PM
Moonset: 7:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
8:55 AM - 10:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
21.2°F
18.1°F
20.1°F
83%
0.05 in
75%
21%
15.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.93 μg/m3
PM10: 5.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 9:45 AM
Moon Transit: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:59 AM - 5:29 AM
2:41 PM - 5:11 PM

Minor Periods

8:20 PM - 9:50 PM
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
19.9°F
7.7°F
16.1°F
83%
0.4 in
86%
23%
18.3 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.33 μg/m3
PM10: 2.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
5°F
1.9°F
4°F
78%
0.16 in
71%
22%
18.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.52 μg/m3
PM10: 1.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:28 AM - 6:58 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:51 AM - 11:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
10.9°F
4.3°F
7.8°F
87%
0.09 in
74%
72%
12.1 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.33 μg/m3
PM10: 1.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 10:40 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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